Possible Threats

1. Hoaxes
   • Involves emails sent out with false information for the purpose of making the recipient believe it is true.
   • Can contain scam/phishing attachment.
   • Prevention:
     • Follow safe web browsing and email habits.
       • Do not respond to hoaxes.
       • Do not open attachments from someone you don't know.
       • Copy and paste URL into web browser to make sure links are not redirecting you to a phishing site.
2. Phishing
   • E-mails are sent from a malicious source masquerading as a trustworthy entity in order to get you to divulge your personal information.
   • This is an example of a privacy threat.
   • Prevention:
     • Install a phishing toolbar to detect phishing websites
       • Ex. SmartScreen Filter from Microsoft Internet Explorer
     • Use safe web browsing and email habits.
3. Keylogger
   • Tracks and records the user keyboard usage, often in order to gain access to passwords.
   • 
     Prevention:
     • Choose good, strong passwords.
       • Use mixed-case characters (A-Z, a-z) and numbers (0-9) in your password.
       • Password length should be at least 8-15 characters in space; the longer the better.
       • Use different passwords for different sites.
         • Ex. choose different passwords for your bank account and Facebook page